On the basis that the three own the property and the intention behind holding the property has changed then if the third brother will not agree then the other two can apply to the court for an order for sale. So yes the two can insist on the sale. The matter would need to go to court and the court would have the power to order a sale of the property. Happy to discuss. Please rate positive.

You say the court would "have the power to order the sale",but would they go with the majority shareholders,or do they sometimes side with the minority. I should add that the brother who does not want to sell lives in the house although he has another property he owns solely that he can live in.

It is not a question of majority or minority. If the property is owned for one reason and this reason no longer takes place then the court would usually make an order for the property to be sold. Happy to discuss. Please rate positive

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